Automate Posting Instagram Media to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate posting Instagram media to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn using Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To automate posting Instagram media to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, we will use Pabbly Connect. Start by navigating to the Pabbly Connect website by typing Pabbly.com/connect in your browser’s address bar. Once you reach the site, you can either sign in if you already have an account or sign up for free, which includes 100 free tasks to get started.

After signing in, you will be directed to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start setting up the automation process. This is where you will define the integration between Instagram and the other social media platforms using Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating Your Instagram Post in Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will set up the trigger for our automation. The trigger will be an Instagram post made on your account. Select ‘Instagram for Business’ as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Choose the event ‘New Media Posted’ to initiate the workflow whenever you post new media.

• Select Instagram for Business as the trigger application.
• Choose the event ‘New Media Posted’.
• Connect your Instagram account to Pabbly Connect.

Once connected, you can proceed to create a post by selecting an image from your computer and writing a caption. Ensure that the caption does not exceed 280 characters to ensure compatibility with Twitter. After composing your post, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the connection works as intended.

3. Integrating LinkedIn with Pabbly Connect

Now that your Instagram post is set up, it’s time to integrate LinkedIn. In the action step of your workflow in Pabbly Connect, select LinkedIn as the action application. Choose the event ‘Share an Article or URL’ to share the Instagram post on LinkedIn.

• Select LinkedIn as the action application.
• Choose the event ‘Share an Article or URL’.
• Connect your LinkedIn account to Pabbly Connect.

Map the content from the Instagram post to the LinkedIn fields. Use the caption from the Instagram post as the content for LinkedIn and the media URL as the article URL. After mapping, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm that the integration works correctly.

4. Posting to Twitter through Pabbly Connect

Next, we will set up the integration to post to Twitter. Add another action step in your workflow and select Twitter as the action application. Choose the event ‘Create Tweet with Media’ to share your Instagram media on Twitter.

Select Twitter as the action application. Choose the event ‘Create Tweet with Media’. Connect your Twitter account to Pabbly Connect.

Map the Instagram caption and media URL to the corresponding fields in the Twitter integration. Once set, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure your tweet is posted successfully. This step finalizes the integration between Instagram and Twitter through Pabbly Connect.

5. Finalizing Integration with Facebook

The last step is to integrate Facebook. In the action step, select Facebook Pages as the action application. Choose the event ‘Create Page Photo’ to post the Instagram media on your selected Facebook page.

Select Facebook Pages as the action application. Choose the event ‘Create Page Photo’. Connect your Facebook account to Pabbly Connect.

After connecting, select the Facebook page where you want to post the media. Map the photo URL and description from Instagram to the Facebook fields. Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to complete the process. This will ensure that every Instagram post is automatically shared on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect allows you to automate the posting of Instagram media to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn seamlessly. This integration saves time and ensures consistent social media presence. By following the steps outlined, you can easily set up this automation and enhance your social media strategy.